Qualified Dental Nurse

We are looking to hire a full time or part time qualified dental nurse at a private dental practice in N8,Hornsey London

Job Descriptions and Duties:

• Perform high quality dental nursing whilst assisting each dentist, hygienist or therapist in all procedures in a safe and effective manner
• Provide chair side assistance to dentist by passing instruments, mixing filling materials, suctioning
• Set-up and prepare the treatment room appropriately for each patient
• Prepare the necessary materials and instruments, making sure that equipment and instruments are in good working order and maintained regularly in accordance with practice policy
• Work in decontamination room sterilising instruments and packaging ready for re use.
• Follow the practice procedures for infection prevention and control
• Segregate waste in accordance with the practice procedures and ensure its safe disposal
• Assist in taking radiographs according to your level of training
• Process, mount and file dental radiographs
• Maintain and decontaminate equipment in accordance with manufacturers instructions and your training
• Assist with reception duties and perform other clerical duties if required
• Maintain professional indemnity and registration with the GDC
• Undertake CPD in line with the GDC guidelines
• Establish, promote and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team
• Use dental computer system to maintain patient records
• Maintain patient confidentiality

Essential Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience in working with some or all dental specialists: Implantologist, Periodontist, Endodontist, Orthodontist
• GDC registration
• Experience/Qualification in taking CBCT and intra oral scanners is an advantage
• Local to the area would be an advantage

Working Schedule:This job is full time or part time, 5 days a week or 2/3 days. Hours and days to be discussed

Pay:Pay to be discussed, dependant on experience, qualifications and competence

Start Date:To be discussed.